Director of Engineering

LVI Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates in New York is seeking a senior engineering leader with a PE license or the ability to obtain NY licensure to guide growing building projects. You will oversee technical work, mentor staff, and help shape strategic growth with the current leadership.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in MEP consulting, strong communication, and a proven track record in delivering commercial and residential projects while advancing toward ownership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license in New York, or able to obtain NY licensure through comity.
• 10+ years of experience within MEP consulting engineering.
• Experience supporting commercial and residential building projects.
• Strong technical review and quality control capabilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Interest in taking on increasing business leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and engineering leadership across multiple projects.
• Review drawings, calculations, and construction documents.
• Support project delivery for commercial, residential, renovation, retrofit, and existing building assessment projects.
• Serve as a mentor to engineering staff and project teams.
• Assist with client management and strategic growth initiatives.
• Partner closely with current leadership on long-term business planning and succession efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Strategic planning

Business acumen

Education

New York PE licensure

Job description

The firm has approximately 30-40 employees, a strong technical team, and a long-standing reputation delivering commercial and residential building projects throughout the New York market. The current owner remains actively involved in the business and is looking to bring in a future leader who can help guide the next chapter of growth while maintaining the firm's strong technical standards and client relationships.

This position is ideal for either an ambitious engineer looking to grow into business leadership or an established industry professional interested in a clear path toward office leadership and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and engineering leadership across multiple projects.
• Review drawings, calculations, and construction documents.
• Support project delivery for commercial, residential, renovation, retrofit, and existing building assessment projects.
• Serve as a mentor to engineering staff and project teams.
• Assist with client management and strategic growth initiatives.
• Partner closely with current leadership on long-term business planning and succession efforts.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York, or ability to obtain NY licensure through comity.
• 10+ years of experience within MEP consulting engineering.
• Experience supporting commercial and residential building projects.
• Strong technical review and quality control capabilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Interest in taking on increasing business leadership responsibilities.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Defined succession planning opportunity with direct exposure to firm leadership.
• Established and profitable business with a strong local reputation.
• Opportunity to help shape the future direction of the organization.
• Potential for equity participation, partnership track, and long-term ownership opportunities.
• Current ownership team expected to remain involved during a multi-year transition period, providing mentorship and support.

This is an entrepreneurial opportunity for an engineer who wants more than a traditional technical role and is interested in helping lead and grow a successful consulting engineering business.